About us

We are currently working to raise the funds for several projects including our Veterans Support Fund, our Greenhouse Project and the Geodesic Dome! These projects are dear to our Hearts and many of your Hearts as well! The Veterans Support Fund offers support to those Veterans who need financial support in order to work with Soul Quest Church of Mother Earth and Our Sacrament, There is ALWAYS a waiting list. We are working toward our Greenhouse project so that we can protect new growth of the Banisteriopsis Caapi Vine and Chacruna Leaves so that we may sustain the growth of these plants for future use. We believe strongly that it is our responsibility to replace what we have blessed to use. So every donation helps

We do not charge for the medicine, but for the work of accompaniment and supervision, for meals and accommodation, and for the translation of the facilitators from the country in which you are staying

All participants will be required to sign up as a member of Soul Quest Church of Mother Earth Inc. Membership form and Waiver before attending… No exceptions.

Ayahuasca Ceremony: Donation: $600.00 A deposit of 1/2 is due the date of booking to hold your spot. Once You book your retreat You will need to call and go over a small medical evaluation 407-360-6297

What comes with A basic package

Free Basic accommodations: You will sleep on a 4 in mattress in the ceremony you will need to bring a Pillow, Blanket, Towel, flashlight and a bottle for water. Breakfast and lunch is included

ADDITIONAL OPTIONS

Upgraded accommodations “Optional Only”

Private accommodations 1-2 person twin Size Bed $150 for the weekend

Private accommodations 1-2 person Queen Size Bed $200 for the weekend

Semi-Private Room $90.00 for the weekend 3 beds available

Female Dorm $70.00 for the weekend 6 beds available

Mixed Dorms $70.00 for the weekend 8 beds available

Bring Your Own Tent $40.00 for the weekend

Extra Ceremonies “add ons”

Kambô Ceremony $ 200.00

Saturday Daytime Ayahuasca Ceremony $ 200.00

CANCELLATION POLICY

Please note that there will be no refunds or discounts for arriving late, leaving early, flight cancellations, travel delays or illness. If you cancel your participation in a retreat for any reason, the cancellation policy below will apply, with no exceptions. We wish we could compensate people for unforseen circumstances (injury, family emergency, etc), but we have costs already incurred when reserving retreat centers and hotels. We have designed our cancellation policy to be as compassionate as possible in the case that your plans change. But to protect yourself further, we strongly encourage you to purchase travel insurance.

IF YOU CANCEL THE AYAHUASCA RETREAT:

30-60 days or more prior to the start of the Ayahuasca retreat, you receive: 100% credit of the cost of the full retreat toward another Ayahuasca Retreat within 12 months.

29-20 days prior to the start of the Ayahuasca retreat, you receive: 50% credit of the cost of the full retreat toward another Exotic Yoga Retreat within 12 months, and will forfeit the remainder.

19 days prior to the start of the Ayahuasca retreat, you receive: no refunds or credits will be given.

To cancel, you must send an email stating that you wish to cancel to: AyahuascaChurches@gmail.com

IF WE CANCEL THE AYAHUASCA RETREAT:

We have never had to cancel a retreat, however, if we do cancel a trip due too few participants, we will refund to you all deposits and payments you have paid. We cannot however compensate you for airfare or travel costs incurred. In the unlikely event that SOUL QUEST AYAHUASCA CHURCH OF Mother Earth must cancel a Ayahuasca retreat due to weather, natural disaster or political upheaval, we cannot guarantee a refund – it will be depending on receiving a refund from the venue / tour operator we work with. To cover these risks, we highly recommend you purchase travel insurance.

TRAVEL INSURANCE:

The best way to protect yourself from any unforeseen circumstance is to purchase trip insurance. Travel Insurance can protect you in case:

• you cancel your participation in the Ayahuasca retreat

• retreat is cancelled due to weather, natural disaster, or not enough participants to run the trip

• lost baggage

• medical expenses and the cost of repatriation should you become ill or injured

We recommend TRAVELGUARD, which offers a variety of travel insurances, including the option for a comprehensive “cancel for any reason” policy. If you cancel your retreat – for any reason – your airfare, hotel, retreat costs, etc. up until 48 hours prior to travel, will be covered. This comprehensive package is called the ” Gold Package Cancel for Any Reason” Policy”. You must contact Travelguard and purchase the policy within 15 days of buying your airline tickets or incurring any costs for any part of your travel. You can also just insure your air tickets. Travelguard can give you quotes for each scenario.

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About the
Venue and Teachers

Soul Quest Ayahuasca Church of Mother Earth is a spiritual learning and healing center focused on providing the community with service, education, spiritual fellowship, healing practices and guidance.We believe in the rights of Mother Earth, and in protecting the practice of Mother Earth-based SouthNative American spiritual traditions, ceremonies, and sacred indigenous natural medicines.What is of the earth is our holy sacrament, and we retain the rights as citizens of this nation to use plant medicinesas tools for the benefit of our physical health, spiritual growth, and personal evolution.Our Indigenous Sacred Ceremonies are with the use of traditional medicinal plants, including but not limited to Ayahuasca, Rapé, Kambô, and Sananga. All natural substances and their derivatives, minerals, herbs, and plants.We also work to protect the spiritual ceremonies, sacred practices, andhealing ways of ancient northern and southern Native American cultures,spiritual traditions that revere Mother Earth, God, and Goddess as one.

Chris Young and his wife Verena Young founded Soul Quest Church of the Mother Earth in September 2014. Soul Quest’s purpose is to protect the practice of North and South American Spiritual traditions, spiritual ceremonies, sacred practices and natural healing ways.
At a young age, Chris heard the call to be of service to humanity and in 1996 he became certificate in Phlebotomy and Medical assisting where he worked in a gero-psychiatric unit dealing with the study, prevention, and treatment of mental disorders with the elderly. In 1997 Chris went back to school to study Emergency Medicine and received an EMT certificate and began working as an Emergency Room Tech at a local Hospital. After several years working in the medical field and seeing the profit focused side of western medicine, Chris decided to move to Germany and spent three years studying Alternative Medicine. In Europe, Chris gained extensive experience working with Sacred Plant Medicines and their ritualistic ceremonial traditions.
Chris discovered his spiritual passion for Ayahuasca. After attending countless Ayahuasca religious ceremonies, he realized his true calling … to bring sacred plant medicine back to his homeland – the United States. In a visionary state, he was instructed to build an Ayahuasca Church, peach from the Ayahuasca Manifesto and bring the miraculous healing medicine of the spirit of Ayahuasca to folks back home. Chris and Verena chose Orlando, Florida to be ground zero for the Ayahuasca Church because of its perfect climate and easy access to its international airports.
For the first year Soul Quest Church of the Mother Earth operated out of a charming sanctuary in downtown Orlando called True Serenity. At True Serenity, Chris and Verena were able to begin offering healing ceremonies church services on a smaller scale. One year later, Chris and Verena purchased the 4.5 acres of land that now houses Soul Quest Church of the Mother Earth – a 5000 sq ft Ayahuasca church and healing retreat center. Soul Quest offers weekly church services on Sundays and a weekly healing support group via phone and web cast.
Chris is responsible for handling the administration activities of the church as well as organizing all aspects of the healing retreats. Chris is also actively involved in all Sacred Plant Medicine Ceremonies as the Medicine Man. Chris is supported by a number of traveling shamans (curanderos) and trained facilitators who provide nurturing guidance and unconditional loving support for all church members.

Nischalã is a lifelong Lover, Seeker, Student, Artist and Writer who has been practicing yoga for 12 years and working with Plant Medicines for over a decade. She was led to yoga in her early 20’s, seeking a way back to her Self and out of deep depression and alcholism . The disciplines of yoga gave her a path back to her Heart, a connection to the Wisdom of the body, and the realization of the importance of Honoring Life as Sacred. Through purification practices of breathwork, meditation, yoga postures, mudras, sacred song, sacred dance and spiritual study she rediscovered her BodyMind as an instrument that is designed to be tuned in to the Divine Source and Mother Earth. The disciplines of yoga provide us with tools to bring stillness to the mind so that we may rise beyond human consciousness and into Cosmic Consciousness: the Highest and Purest Vibration which is LOVE. By learning how to efficiently operate and purify the Sacred BodyMind Instrument we are able to expand our sense of awareness to encompass the more subtle aspects of our Divine Being and the Universe. Nischalã beleives strongly that True Healing requires a Holistic approach. In addition to…

Native to Florida, it is Anthony Nemeth’s honor and passion to be the keeper of the Sacred Fire for Soul Quest Ayahuasca Church of Mother Earth. A Humanitarian, Practitioner of Indigenous Plant Medicines and budding Craftsman of Native Arts Anthony is devoted to holding and maintaining a sacred, safe and comfortable space for Soul Quest Members to focus on their spiritual and personal growth and our connection with Mother Earth. After 8 years of various spiritual disciplines including meditation, self reflection, spiritual study and research into various indigenous practices his awareness was awakened to Ayahuasca. In 2016 his research led him to the discovery of Soul Quest. After his first Ceremony weekend he knew he had found his soul family and he discovered a deep desire to study and work closely with Ayahuasca. He also quickly developed a passion for Rapé which is a Shamanic Snuff from the Brazilian Tradition. The grounding effects and clarity he gains from working with rapé have greatly supported his meditation practice, his energy flow, his awareness, his connection to his own frequency and his passion for Natural Medicine. His passion has led him to crafting kuripes, which are rapé self applicators. You will often…

It is a great Honor to have Taita Pedro Davila as one of our newest Ministers/ Medicine Man here at Soul Quest Ayahuasca Church of Mother Earth. He will be Leading our Ceremonies for the foreseeable future. So let’s Please Welcome Taita Pedro to our Family
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Scott Irwin PhD, CTTS,
Functional Medicine
Complementary & Alternative Medicine
Transpersonal Psychology
Grof Holotropic Breathwork™
Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis
Naturopathic & Sacred Medicine
Therapeutic Laser for Pain Reduction
Nicotine Dependence & Treatment
Dr Scott is a Public Health Professional that has worked with more than 10,000 patients over the past two decades. He is devoted to helping his patients achieve optimal health through personal transformation. Dr. Scott is a practitioner of Functional Medicine, Complementary & Alternative Medicine and Transpersonal Psychology – all philosophical approaches that are designed to help treat the whole person, not just the disease.
Transpersonal Psychology is a humanistic approach to therapy that was developed by American psychologist, Abraham Maslow and Czech psychiatrist Stanislav Grof in the 1960s. Ultimately, in Transpersonal Psychology healing and growth is approached through recognition of the centrality of self.
“I have been powerfully influenced by the great insights and in-person training from Stanislav Grof, the founder of Holiotropic Breathwork™. Grof and his colleagues, Abraham Maslow, Aldous Huxley and Ram Dass, pioneered ground-breaking research into the use of non-ordinary states of consciousness for purposes of exploring, healing, and obtaining growth and insights into the human psyche.” – Dr Scott
Dr. Scott’s work incorporates Transpersonal Psychology with other alternative healing modalities including Holiotropic Breathwork™ and the use of sacred Amazonian plant medicines such as Ayahuasca – an entheogenic brew made out of Banisteriopsis caapi vine and other ingredients. The brew is used as a traditional spiritual medicine in ceremonies among the Indigenous peoples of the Amazon basin and is currently gaining popularity in the United States.
Dr Scott received his training in extracting functional and nutritional information from his patients’ blood tests from Naturopathic Physician, Dr. Dicken Weatherby, a world leading expert in Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis and author of the bestselling book “Blood Chemistry and CBC Analysis – Clinical Laboratory Testing from a Functional Perspective“ – a seminal text for medical students on the functional analysis of blood test results.
Since 2007, Dr. Scott has been developing acclaimed tobacco cessation programs for the Miller School of Medicine at the University of Miami in world-renown hospitals, federal community health centers, state correctional institutions, homeless shelters, substance abuse treatment centers, mental health facilities, local churches, community centers and corporate work-sites throughout Southern Florida. Dr. Scott is currently affiliated with Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Area Health Education Center (AHEC).
He received his education in the treatment of tobacco use and addiction from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School – now Rutgers and Florida State University College of Medicine.
His work has help thousands of smokers over the years, learn incredibly effective, proven strategies to quit using evidence-based, FDA approved treatments combined with integrative medical principles. His smoking cessation program quit rates have been rated among the highest in the nation (Seven-day Point Prevalence Abstinence rate of 56.3%) by Professional Data Analysts, Inc., an independent evaluation and statistical consulting firm specializing in the fields of public health and the behavioral and medical sciences.
Dr. Scott is the former Program Director for the University of Miami/Keys AHEC Tobacco Cessation Program in Key West, Florida and the National Award winning BeSmokeFree Program in Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Services (a Division of Family Medicine) at the Miller School of Medicine at the University of Miami.
He presently serves on the Board of Directors for the Association for the Treatment of Tobacco Use and Dependence (ATTUD) – an international organization that developed the gold standard for tobacco treatment specialist training programs worldwide and a national accreditation process with the ultimate goal providing access to a unified training process using evidence-based competencies. Dr Scott is also a member of NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals.
Dr Scott presently serves on the Board of Directors for Soul Quest Ayahuasca Church of Mother Earth, a spiritual learning and healing center focused on providing the community with service, education, spiritual fellowship, healing practices and guidance. Previously, he served as the President of the Board of Trustees and Chaplin at Unity Church of Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Dr. Scott worked as a Functional Medicine Practitioner at the Medical Wellness Center (in the Division of Complementary & Integrative Medicine) at Miller School of Medicine University of Miami – focusing on complementary and integrative medical treatments which included:
Individual, Couples, Family and Group Counseling
Class III Cold Laser (Omega XP) Acupuncture Point Stimulation
Biomeridian testing (Electro-Dermal Testing) measuring the electrical resistance in acupuncture points.
Class IV Lasers (K-Lasers) for pain management and accelerated healing
Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation (CES) for the treatment of stress, depression, anxiety and insomnia
Far Infrared Therapy for reduction of inflammation and detoxification
Brainwave Therapy to balance right and left hemispheres to achieve remarkable mental states
Ion Cleanse detox footbath for Internal cleansing with full-body purge
Liver, kidney, and parasite cleansing
Nutraceutical Protocols and nutritional support products
Dr. Scott is a Certified Quantum Reflex Analysis™ (QRA) Practitioner – QRA™is an elegant method of integrating clinical nutrition and the bio-energetic analysis of traditional acupuncture organ/gland control points to pinpoint the specific needs of each individual.
In addition to being an educator, seminar leader and guest speaker in the field of Tobacco Addiction and Treatment, Dr. Scott also provides health care professionals CE/CME training programs on best evidence-based practices – such as what combinations of counseling and medications are most effective -culled from the U.S. Public Health Service Clinical Practice Guideline: Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence (2008).
Original Research – Publications:
Journal of the American Nutraceutical Association (JANA Vol.13, No.1, 2010) –
The Effect of a Plant-Based Supplement on Hypertension and Other Indicators of Cardiovascular Disease
-Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and Department of Medicine, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL
Degrees Held:
Doctor of Science Ph.D – Transpersonal Psychology & Complementary and Alternative Medical Therapies
Doctorate Degree – RoHun™ Psychotherapy
Master of Science M.S. in Psychology
Bachelor of Science B.S. in Psychology
Certifications Held:
Grof Transpersonal Training: Holotropic Breathwork™ Spiritual Emergency
Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist – CTTS
Certified Class III & IV Therapeutic Laser Technician
Certified Quantum Reflex Analysis™ Practitioner
Certified Reiki Master Teacher
Certification in Advanced Channeling
Certification as a Color & Sound Healing Practitioner
Certification as a Spiritual Healer
Certification as a Metaphysician Practitioner
Certification as a Master Metaphysician
Certification as a Doctor of Metaphysics & Healing
Certification in Sacred Healing
Certification as an Akasha Sensitive
Certification as an Inner Child Therapist
Certification as a Yhandi Facilitator specializing in Inner Child/Adult Integration
Certification as a Yhandi Practitioner
Certification in Male/Female Relationship Dynamics
Certification as a Kundalini Energization™ Healer
Certification in Advanced Kundalini Energization
Certification as a Reflective Etheric Healer
Certification as a Holistic Practitioner
Certification as Healing Works International Practitioner
Certification – Inner Sanctuary Instructor
Ministerial Ordination in the Non-denominational Christian Church in 2007.

Verena Young received her Masters degree in Sociology with a major in Social Psychology in 2009 from the University of Bielefeld in Germany. She worked as a graduate research assistant for an alternative school at the University of Bielefeld from 2010 to 2015. Currently, Verena is completing her Ph.D. thesis in the field of educational science.
In addition, Verena graduated as a Spiritual Counselor from Paracelsus School for Naturopathy in Bielefeld, Germany in 2014, became certified in Integrative Nutrition and Health from the International Institute of Naturopathy in Switzerland in May 2018. She is currently in the Grof Transpersonal Training for Holotropic Breathwork, enrolled at the Hellinger Institute in Toronto to work as a Family Constellation Facilitator, and studying Natural Health and Homeopathy at the Kingdom College of Naturopathy. She works together with a medium from Germany and connects people interested in guidance with her through phone consultations.
Verena integrates her scientific experience into the spiritual work of Soul Quest. She is currently conducting a research study on the social and psychological benefits of Soul Quest retreats on individuals and especially veterans using indigenous plant medicines. The purpose of this evaluation project is to analyze expected effects of spiritual healing and plant medicine retreats on the psychological well-being, life satisfaction, and preexisting conditions such as anxiety, depressions, addiction and PTSD.
HOLISTIC NUTRITION AND HEALTH CONSULTATIONS
An initial holistic nutrition and health consultation provide the groundwork from which you can get a clearer picture where you are at in your health journey. First of all, you will get a special questionnaire that we will complete together. As soon as you have given me all of the information needed for the council, we will thoroughly talk about your current health condition as well as about your diet and how it affects your health. My advice regarding dietary changes is always based on your current health condition, your individual possibilities of implementing the measures, and your individual commitment to make changes in your diet in the first place. The topics that we cover and the resources provided are completely dependent on YOUR unique story, body, and goals. My holistic assessment will include gathering information about your health history, sleeping habits, digestion, energy, current food intake and any other relevant information.
GROF HOLOTROPIC BREATHWORK™
The workshops will be led by Grof Transpersonal Training certified Holotropic Breathwork facilitator Karen Castle, PhD with assistants, Scott Irwin, PhD and Verena Young, PhD Candidate.
Grof Holotropic Breathwork™ uses Breath as Sacred Medicine to evoke non-ordinary states of consciousness for self-discovery and healing using accelerated breathing to an exquisitely beautiful and powerful musicscape. Holotropic Breathwork™ is a powerful but gentle method of self-exploration and healing, developed by Stanislav and Christina Grof. The technique was derived from modern consciousness research, depth psychology and shamanic and spiritual practices to support natural healing and growth through the direct experience of non-ordinary states of consciousness.
With the eyes closed and lying on a mat, each person uses their own accelerated breathing, combined with music and focused bodywork to gain access to non-ordinary states of consciousness for deep levels of awareness and insight. This state activates the natural inner healing process of the individual’s psyche, bringing the seeker a particular set of internal experiences. With the inner healing intelligence guiding the process, the quality and content brought forth is unique to each person and for that particular time and place. While recurring themes are common, no two sessions are ever alike.
Our workshops will start with an opening circle and a welcome meditation. For those participants who have not ‘breathed’ before there will be an introduction to the theory and practice of Breathwork and a chance for people to ask questions. The Breathwork takes place in pairs. When one partner breathes, the other acts as ‘sitter’ and in the next session, the roles are reversed. Sessions last approximately three hours. Participants are encouraged to allow whatever is happening to emerge as they breathe deeper and faster. Occasionally energy release work or bodywork is needed to move past a blockage and the facilitators will provide assistance if required. After each breathing session, there is time to capture the experience through artwork or writing, followed by group sharing sessions, during which participants are free to share as much or as little as they wish of their experience. Both the sharing and artwork/writing are considered to be an important part of integrating the experience.
SPIRITUAL READINGS WITH A MEDIUM FROM GERMANY
The work as a medium can be described as channeling information and feelings through her mind, body, and spirit; best understood as a bridge between one’s physical reality in life and the spiritual world. In her readings, she receives messages from Spirit Guides, Angels, family members, friends and loved ones who have passed on. She gets her information in form of visual impressions, auditory messages, and feelings and emotions that transform through her body.
The medium assists us with her impressive accuracy and kindly spirited heart since almost two years now. Along with Verena Young as her translator, she is available over the phone for private readings and to provide spiritual guidance for anyone who is in need with the assistance. These phone consultations are taking place on the weekends when people are attending Soul Quest Retreats or scheduled individually during the week through conference calls. Our medium will also grace us with her divine presence at our church in Orlando soon and assist people before and after the ceremonies.

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Why Retreat?

We asked people why they go on retreat, here's what they said:

This sounds like a dream! I am an education student and I have spent way too much time working all summer to pay for school. My boyfriend of 5 years is a government firefighter and has been away working most of the summer. His 30th Birthday and our 6th anniversary is coming up this winter, we would love to celebrate with a yoga retreat! We both love yoga but have barley had time to practice in the past few months. Keeping our fingers crossed!
Jaimee and Dan

Retreat Guru's Vision

We believe human beings are innately wise, strong and kind. This wisdom, although not always experienced, is always present. Going on retreat is a beautiful way to reconnect to our basic sanity and health. Our aspiration at Retreat Guru is to inspire people to experience authentic retreats and reconnect with their innate wisdom, strength and kindness.